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Amber Autumn Meets Thoughtful Designs – Two Cards, One Bundle, Endless Inspiration!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Last night on my Facebook LIVE we played with a gorgeous trio of products—the Amber Autumn Bundle, the Thoughtful Designs Specialty Paper, and the Spotlight on Nature Dies. I wanted to show you how just a handful of supplies can create two totally different looks, all while keeping that warm, earthy feel we love during this season.

Both of my cards feature a Crumb Cake card base—it’s the perfect neutral to let the warm tones and cozy details shine through, and paired with our Stampin’ Blends … from there, the magic begins!

✨ Card One
For the first design, I reached for a beautiful green pattern from the Thoughtful Designs Specialty Paper. I die-cut it using the Textured Notes Dies and layered it with Mossy Meadow cardstock for a rich, earthy backdrop. The greeting, stamped in Mossy Meadow, found its home on a circle from the Spotlight on Nature Dies. To finish it off, I added a cluster of leaves and acorns from the Amber Autumn Bundle—colored with Stampin’ Blends for extra depth and dimension.

✨ Card Two
The second card showcases how you can use up those scraps—always a favorite tip of mine! I cut the Thoughtful Designs paper into 4” x 1” strips and arranged them for a striking background. This time, the star of the show is the pumpkin image from the Amber Autumn set, colored with Blends and seated on another die-cut circle from Spotlight on Nature. Simple, yet so warm and welcoming—it just feels like autumn on paper.

🌟 Why You’ll Love These Products
The Amber Autumn Bundle is a must-have for your stamp room—it’s perfect for creating cards, scrapbook pages, and gift packaging all season long. The images are versatile enough to carry you from late summer right into Thanksgiving. Pair it with the Spotlight on Nature Dies (a go-to for layering and greetings), and you’ll have endless design options.

And don’t wait too long on the Thoughtful Designs Specialty Paper—it’s currently on the Last Chance List and discounted! It’s one of those papers you’ll be glad you grabbed while you could, with its earthy tones and textures that pair beautifully with so many stamp sets.

💡 Tip: Don’t be afraid to pull out your scraps—sometimes those leftover pieces inspire the most creative layouts!

Happy Stamping, my friends! 🍂

Tone-on-Tone Elegance: A Fresh Look with the Autumn Toile Suite

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Are you ready for another way to showcase the Autumn Toile Suite? Today’s card is all about subtle elegance with just the right amount of detail. I love how the products in this suite give you the flexibility to create everything from bold and dramatic designs to soft and sophisticated layouts. This time, we’re letting texture take center stage with a leafy background that is both understated and beautiful.

For the front of my card, I cut the intricate leafy background die from Very Vanilla cardstock and adhered it directly onto a Very Vanilla layer. This tone-on-tone technique creates a soft, textured backdrop that looks rich without being overwhelming. I mounted this layer onto an Early Espresso card base for a striking frame.

Next, I die cut a piece of the Autumn Toile Designer Series Paper, along with an Early Espresso mat, using the Nested Essentials Dies. This creates the perfect focal point, balancing the detailed background with the warmth of patterned paper. For the greeting, I stamped in Early Espresso ink to keep the look cohesive and finished the card with a touch of sparkle from the Streaked Dots embellishments.

It’s amazing how the suite comes together—whether you want a bold metallic die cut, a patterned focal point, or a simple textured background like today’s card, the Amber Autumn Bundle and Autumn Toile Designer Paper give you endless options. By now, you’ve seen several styles of cards with this suite, and I hope you’re as inspired as I am! Imagine all the possibilities waiting in your stamp room when you add this suite to your collection—it’s a fall crafting essential.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Autumn Toile Magic: Create a Showstopping Background

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you enjoyed my Simply Sunday cards! Today, we’re stepping things up a notch and highlighting one of the real gems in the Autumn Toile Suite—the ornate background die found in the Amber Autumn Bundle. Honestly, this die was the first thing that caught my eye when I opened the suite, and once you see it in action, you’ll understand why. It’s a showstopper!

This intricate background die creates a stunning, leaf-patterned backdrop that instantly elevates your card designs. The beauty of it is you don’t need to fuss with multiple layers or complicated layouts—just one pass through your die-cutting machine and you’ve got a card front that looks elegant, rich, and detailed.

For today’s card, I started with a Very Vanilla card base to keep things simple. The magic happens when you pair it with the Earthen Toned Metallic Specialty Paper, included right in the suite. I ran the background die through with this paper, and the result is an absolutely gorgeous metallic leaf layer that shimmers and shines. To finish it off, I heat-embossed my greeting in Bronze Metallic Embossing Powder—and die cut with the Textured Notes Dies—so everything ties together beautifully.

Imagine this same design layered over a patterned background from the Autumn Toile Designer Series Paper—wow! The possibilities are endless, and the die does all the heavy lifting for you. That’s the brilliance of this suite: simple stamping and die-cutting turn into cards that look intricate and professional.

If you’re looking to add elegance and ease to your fall crafting, the Autumn Toile Suite is a must-have. With the Amber Autumn Bundle, metallic specialty papers, and coordinating accessories, you’ll have everything you need to create cards that impress without stress. Today’s card is just the beginning—I have more to share with you soon, so stay tuned!

Let me know what you think … comment below, and thanks for stopping by today!

Rustic Charm: Color-on-Color Stamping with Autumn Toile

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Autumn is sneaking in, and there’s no better way to welcome its warm tones than with gorgeous stamping fun! Today I’m so excited to share a simple, satisfying technique using the Autumn Toile Suite from Stampin’ Up! — one of my favorite new collections. This suite is full of rich, forest-inspired imagery (leaves, acorns, deer, pumpkins) paired with coordinating dies, patterned and metallic papers, trims, and embellishments that all work together so beautifully.

If you want to create cards that feel cozy, rustic, and elegant without a ton of fuss, you’ll love what I’m about to show: the Color-on-Color technique using Crumb Cake cardstock and ink. It’s effortless, very forgiving, and a great way to let the stamps in this suite shine.

Using the oak leaf and acorn stamp, ink the image in Crumb Cake and stamp it onto the Crumb Cake card front. Stamp it again on a separate piece of Crumb Cake cardstock, which you’ll die cut. Next, mat your stamped card front with Early Espresso cardstock and mount it onto a Crumb Cake card base. Cut a circle of Early Espresso cardstock to layer behind the die-cut leaves and acorn, then stamp your greeting on Very Vanilla cardstock and attach it to the card front. For the finishing touches, add a simple bow with Very Vanilla Baker’s Twine to pull everything together, and a couple Streaked Dots to embellish!

And there you have it — a quick, beautiful card all using the same color (Crumb Cake) stamped on itself, layered up with Early Espresso for contrast, and tied together with Very Vanilla and baker’s twine touches. Using the Autumn Toile Suite makes it even more fun, because everything matches so effortlessly: the stamps and dies, the designer papers, trims, and metallic papers in rich, earthy palettes.

If you’ve been wanting to add a touch of rustic charm to your cards or send some warm seasonal greetings, this suite is a must-have. Whether you go all in with the full Autumn Toile Suite or just grab the leaf/acorn stamps and a few coordinating pieces, you’re going to fall in love with creating this look. Stop back tomorrow for another sweet -n- simple card using the Autumn Toile suite!

Happy stamping — and don’t forget, the best way to learn is to just stamp, layer, play, and enjoy every mark!